Tambores 

Fernando Lanhas made this enigmatic painting, titled "Tambores," using an unknown medium on an unknown surface. Lanhas came of age during a time of great social and political upheaval in Portugal, living under the shadow of a dictatorship that heavily influenced artistic expression. The artwork presents a face veiled in geometric shapes and muted colors, with only a single, piercing eye visible. This partial concealment evokes themes of identity and hidden realities, inviting us to consider what lies beneath the surface. One might interpret this as a commentary on the suppressed voices and obscured truths during the authoritarian regime. Is this figure observing us, or is it trying to remain unseen? "Tambores" encourages a dialogue about the complexities of representation, censorship, and the artist's role in unveiling the unseen. The work becomes a reflection on the delicate balance between visibility and invisibility, echoing the struggles of a society yearning for expression and recognition.